Acclaimed novelist and screenwriter Tow Ubukata is set to collaborate with manga artist Hikaru Tanaka on a new manga series titled “Anastasia of the Blood Pact,” which will debut on December 12. This new venture brings together two notable figures in Japanese creative industries for what promises to be an eagerly anticipated series.
A Look at the Creators Behind “Anastasia of the Blood Pact”
The upcoming manga draws its strength from the established careers of its creators, Tow Ubukata and Hikaru Tanaka, both of whom have made significant contributions to the worlds of literature, anime, and manga.
Tow Ubukata: A Veteran of Fantasy and Science Fiction
Tow Ubukata, born Mineo Fujino, is a highly regarded Japanese novelist and screenwriter known for his works primarily in the fantasy and science fiction genres. His extensive bibliography includes major works such as “Mardock Scramble,” “Le Chevalier D’Eon,” and “Heroic Age”. Ubukata has also been involved in series composition for popular anime titles like “Fafner in the Azure,” “Ghost in the Shell: Arise,” “Psycho-Pass 2,” and “Psycho-Pass 3”.
Ubukata’s career began with short stories, winning the Kadokawa Sneaker Award in 1996 with “Black Season”. He later received the Eiji Yoshikawa Award for New Writers in 2009 for “Tenchi Meisatsu” and the Fūtarō Yamada Award in 2012 for “Mitsukuni-den”. His diverse background, spanning novels, screenplays, and anime production, suggests a rich narrative foundation for “Anastasia of the Blood Pact”.
Hikaru Tanaka: An Emerging Voice in Manga
Hikaru Tanaka is a mangaka whose work includes “Scarlet Empire” and contributions to the art for the anime “Outlaw Star”. Tanaka’s other manga titles include “Karaoke Ryuuseigun,” “Lettuce 2-kobun no Suteki,” and “Salaryman Yamazaki Shigeru”. Tanaka is also known for “The Summer Hikaru Died” manga. The collaboration with Ubukata on “Anastasia of the Blood Pact” is expected to further highlight Tanaka’s artistic talent and storytelling capabilities.
Anticipation for “Anastasia of the Blood Pact”
While specific plot details for “Anastasia of the Blood Pact” are currently limited, the combination of Ubukata’s intricate storytelling prowess and Tanaka’s distinctive art style has already generated significant interest. Given Ubukata’s history with fantasy and science fiction, fans can likely anticipate a story that delves into complex themes and imaginative worlds.
The launch of “Anastasia of the Blood Pact” on December 12 marks a notable event for manga enthusiasts, bringing together the talents of two respected creators for what is expected to be a compelling new series. Further details regarding the manga’s serialization platform and specific genre elements are eagerly awaited by the community.
